Re: [CR]regular steel spokes

(Example: Framebuilding:Tubing:Columbus)

Date: Fri, 02 Feb 2007 09:37:29 -0500
From: "Steven Willis" <smwillis@verizon.net>
Subject: Re: [CR]regular steel spokes
To: "John Redman" <johnredman@bikerider.com>, <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
References: <20070202035716.4B86486ADD@cal1-1.us4.outblaze.com>
reply-type=original

Hi John I would either except the grey or rebuild them stainless. Since it is winter time now would seem the time to do that rebuild. Steven Willis The Bike Stand 1778 East Second Street Scotch Plains NJ 07076 908-322-3330 http://www.thebikestand.com


----- Original Message -----
From: John Redman
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Sent: Thursday, February 01, 2007 10:57 PM
Subject: [CR]regular steel spokes



> When I got this latest Moto Grand Record, the only thing slightly 'wrong'
> with is was that the spokes were, well, slightly corroded. I spent all
> the hours necessary with triple-ought steel wool cleaning even between
> the crossings. I really brought them back, I thought. Now, after only one
> ride on a damp day, I look and they are dull gray. Of course I can
> rebuild the wheels with stainless but what product do you recommend to
> keep the old ones gleaming without constant attention?
>
> John Redman
> Hapeville (Atlanta) GA